This paper tells the story of what must be done to make teaching in Illinois look more like the ever-evolving careers available in today's most innovative industries. This report was developed in collaboration with Advance Illinois' Educator Advisory Council (EAC)--a group of award-winning teachers who have been recognized for moving Illinois…

Describes the current state of Japanese human resource development, influenced by lifetime employment and seniority practices, and the emerging system, shifting to long-term and performance-based practices. Addresses critical issues: linkages with business strategies, changes in organizational structure, and new evaluation practices. (SK)